Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Sherbet Pips Snowball Quilt

The Sherbet Pips and Snowballs quilt is all quilted, bound and freshly washed. I started this one back in October, about one second after a layer cake of this delicious line showed up on my doorstep. I'd been thinking for days before it arrived how best to utilize the ten inch squares to get the most out of all the prints and have minimal waste. I'm happy I went with the snowball design, even if the piecing became a bit tedious. But I think it shows off Aneela's adorable prints quite well. I really love her first fabric line to pieces, and I'm even more excited because I know she has a ton more up her sleeves to keep us insatiable fabric addicts busy for years.

If you haven't been lucky enough to get your own Sherbet Pips yet, yardage is set to be released in April. There have been some pre-cuts floating around out there, but they're selling out like hot cakes, so if you see some, don't hesitate. Can you tell I'm really good at enabling?

Along with Aneela's super sweet prints, I added in some Bella Solids in popsicle, sisters pink, blue raspberry and medium grey for the squares. The binding is one of my favorite prints from Momo's It's a Hoot line and I couldn't resist backing another quilt in Bliss flannel. (I never pre-wash quilting cotton, but if you're backing a quilt in flannel, I've heard it is imperative to pre-wash due to a higher shrinkage percent. I wasn't going to risk it).

This is the first "real" quilt I've made for Lucy, but she's going to have to share it with me for awhile.

I'm on a real roll this week, with my energy level finally returned and Lucy deciding that naps are OK again (at least for now!). I just finished another quilt top and yet another is being sashed, so I should have lots more to show you soon.

I'll also be making a quilt-along announcement as soon as I get my proverbial 4%*# together, and a big, fun giveaway at the end of the week!!!

I agree with Nettie, I thought it was a hexagon quilt on Flickr!!This just looks amazing and I can only imagine how much piecing was involved in those corners (yikes!)Thanks also for letting me know which colour bella solids you used, I think you found some pretty perfect matches :)

I love this quilt! I have one charm pack and big plans. Can't wait for the fabric to be released in April1 Anyway, I also appreciate you giving info on the Bella solids. I have a couple of them and really like them a lot! Binding, backing--perfect!

This looks great! I just got my hands on a Pips layer cake as well, and was planning a snowball-ish quilt with it (though somewhat different), too- great minds think alike! And nice to see yours and that it looks good, makes me feel less anxious about starting to cut things up! It is such an adorable line! I am smitten :-)

Snowballs were a brilliant way to show off this darling fabric! I haven't wanted to cut into my charm pack of Sherbet Pips because I was afraid of loosing too much in the seams. Your solids are just perfect too. I'm sure Lucy will love it!

Just wonderful! I think I am so into quilting because of YOU! THanks! I had my first sewing class this mornng for my Janome and signed up for a quilting class...YEAH! BTW I love the solids you chose and the heads up on the fabric. How do you keep up will all the latest ones? :)

totally cute, per usual (i need to get my hands on some of those pips). I have to say, if i could only be half as productive as you, I would be a really happy girl. you really know how to crank things out, even when you aren't feeling well!!

Oh, it's perfect! How large did you make the snowballs? I am thinking 5 inch too...you will have to let us know! You made a great choice in your design as usual! Ugh, I have an 8 month old and a 3.5 year old and I can't seem to get any sewing done. I am also in awe of your energy!